• Varyk@sh.itjust.works
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    5 months ago

    No you don’t, or you would engage honestly instead of trying to manipulate the conversation and imply I’ve written something I haven’t.

    “I’m sorry you feel that way” is textbook gaslighting, a quick way to use the correct apology language to end an argument without having to admit fault” (Forsythe, 2021).

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mental-health-revolution/202203/i-m-sorry-you-feel-way-and-other-gaslighting-tactics

    • Gaslighting is psychological abuse through verbal, written, and/or physical actions that cause the recipient to question their reality.

    • A non-apology is used to deflect, pretend to apologize, and ultimately win the disagreement by placing blame back on the individual.

    • The insensitivity of gaslighting often lies in the lack of self-awareness and self-inquiry to address control issues and avoidance of apologies.

    • Hawk@lemmynsfw.com
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      5 months ago

      Hey, I’m not that invested here. It’s cool, we’re good.

      I don’t have a horse in this race.